The William Stamps Farish Fund Theater is a state-of-the-art facility in one of Main Street’s busiest places.
Fully renovated and updated in 2012, the theater on the Central Library’s first floor is home to theater, dance, live music, film, community events, and meetings. The Lexington Public Library makes the facility available at some of the city’s best prices, with affordable business, nonprofit, and government rates.
| Features: 138 new seats 27-by-18-foot stage New high-definition projector New sound system New stage lights Blu-Ray player plus DVD and VCR Two renovated dressing room State-of-the-art control room |
Upcoming Events
Horror Murder Movie Club – May
Saturday, May 17: 2:00pm – 5:00pm
Central Library – Farish Theater
Age group: Seniors (55+) Families Adults (18+)
event type: Movies
So many pretty parts
Jazz at the Library – Brooks Giles Quartet
Thursday, May 22: 7:00pm – 8:15pm
Central Library – Farish Theater
Age group: Families Adults (18+)
event type: Performing Arts, Music & Plays
A special snow date Jazz at the Library!
American Indian History of Central Kentucky
Saturday, May 24: 2:00pm – 3:00pm
New venue Central Library – Farish Theater
Age group: Seniors (55+) Families Adults (18+)
event type: Genealogy & Local History, Genealogy & Local History, Cultures, Celebrations & Holidays
Dr. A. Gwynn Henderson will discuss central Kentucky’s Native history prior to the arrival of non-Native people.
National Tap Dance Day Celebration – Presented by Lexington Tap and Jazz Co.
Sunday, May 25: 2:00pm – 3:00pm
Central Library – Farish Theater
Age group: Families
event type: Performing Arts, Music & Plays
Annual dance recital.
Open Mic Night: Mental Health Awareness
Wednesday, May 28: 5:30pm – 6:30pm
Central Library
Age group: Teen (13-17 years) Adults (18+)
event type: Books, Writing & Authors
Join us in the Farish Theater to share 3-4 minutes of poetry, spoken word, flash fiction, etc. relating to the struggles and triumphs surrounding mental health. For teens and adults.
Saturday, June 07: 10:00am – 12:30pm
Central Library – Farish Theater
Age group: Adults (18+)
event type: Food & Cooking
Cooking demonstrations, food vendors, and, of course, food! Register
Thursday, June 12: 7:00pm – 8:15pm
Central Library
Age group: Families Adults (18+)
event type: Performing Arts, Music & Plays
Live jazz the second Thursday of every month. Register
Songs of Kentucky’s Civil War – A discussion with Dr. James Claypool
Saturday, June 14: 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Central Library – Farish Theater
Age group: Teen (13-17 years) Adults (18+)
event type: Genealogy & Local History
Popular songs from the North and the South